Japan Visa Requirements for Indian Citizens

Visa Info

• Visa Type: Standard Visa
• Entry Type: Single Entry
• Maximum Stay: 90 days
• Visa Validity: 3 months from issue
• Visa Fee: ₹500
• Processing Time: 4 working days
• Photo Spec: 35x45mm, White bg

Authority & Access

• Issuing Authority: Embassy of Japan, New Delhi
• Processor: VFS Global
• Official Portal: Visit portal

Document Checklist

Standard Visa e-Visa (where available) Long-stay Visa

Salaried Self-employed Business owner Student Homemaker Retired

Valid passport — minimum 6 months validity beyond your trip end date, with 2+ blank pages Passport-size photographs — 35x45mm, White background Completed visa application form — printed, signed, and dated Appointment confirmation slip from VFS Global / BLS / embassy Confirmed return flight tickets (printed copy) Proof of accommodation — hotel booking confirmation or invitation letter Travel insurance covering the full stay duration Bank statement for the last 6 months ITR for the last 3 years Visa fee payment — ₹500

Sample cover letter for Japan Standard Visa

To,
The Visa Officer
Embassy of Japan, New Delhi

Subject: Application for Standard Visa — Japan

Dear Visa Officer,

I, [YOUR FULL NAME], a citizen of India (Passport No. [XXXXXXXX], valid
until [DD/MM/YYYY]), respectfully submit my application for a Standard Visa
to Japan.

PURPOSE OF VISIT
The purpose of my visit is [tourism / business / attending a conference /
visiting family or friends]. I plan to travel from [DEPARTURE DATE] to
[RETURN DATE], a total stay of approximately [XX] days.

ACCOMMODATION
I will be staying at [Hotel name and address / Name and address of host].

FINANCIAL CAPABILITY
I have adequate financial resources to support my stay in Japan and
my return to India. Supporting bank statements and financial documents are
enclosed.

I solemnly affirm that I will comply with all visa conditions and depart
from Japan on or before the expiry of my visa. I have strong ties
to India — [employment / business / property / family] — that ensure my
timely return.

All required supporting documents are enclosed as per the requirements of
Embassy of Japan, New Delhi.

Yours faithfully,

[YOUR FULL NAME]
[Date]
[Phone Number]
[Email Address]

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Where to Apply

Your application must be submitted to the consular office responsible for your Indian state of residence.

Embassy of Japan, New Delhi

Delhi · Haryana · Himachal Pradesh · Jammu & Kashmir · Ladakh · Punjab · Rajasthan · Uttar Pradesh · Uttarakhand

Consulate General of Japan, Mumbai

Goa · Gujarat · Maharashtra · Madhya Pradesh · Chhattisgarh

Consulate General of Japan, Chennai

Andhra Pradesh · Karnataka · Kerala · Tamil Nadu · Telangana · Puducherry

Consulate General of Japan, Kolkata

Assam · Bihar · Jharkhand · Meghalaya · Manipur · Mizoram · Nagaland · Odisha · Sikkim · Tripura · West Bengal · Arunachal Pradesh

Transit Rules

Transit visa required: Yes

Exceptions: - Shore pass available for cruise ship passengers (up to 72 hours) - Transit without visa if holding confirmed onward ticket departing within 24 hours and not leaving the airside transit area

Note: Narita and Haneda airports have designated transit areas. Transit visa required if overnight stay is needed between flights.

Visa Exemptions & Indian Privilege

Indian passport holders may qualify for simplified or waived visa requirements if they hold certain third-party visas or travel documents.

If you hold	Valid US Visa (B1/B2)
You get	Simplified processing — reduced document requirements
Conditions	Must be a valid, unexpired US B1/B2 visa with at least 6 months validity
Source	Verify ↗

If you hold	Previous Japan visa (within 3 years)
You get	Eligible for multiple-entry visa on next application
Conditions	Must have completed previous trip without overstay
Source	Verify ↗

ECR / Non-ECR Passport

ECR rules apply: No

Japan does not require Emigration Clearance for Indian ECR passport holders on tourist visas.

Public Health & Vaccinations

Recommended Vaccinations: Routine vaccinations sufficient. Japanese Encephalitis for extended rural stays.

Health Insurance: Travel health insurance strongly recommended — medical costs are high.

Advisory: World-class healthcare. Pharmacies may not stock Western-brand medications.

Biometrics

Biometrics required: Yes

Biometrics (fingerprints and photograph) collected at the VFS Global application center. All applicants must appear in person.

Change Log

Date	Type	Change	Source
2026-01-15	Fee	Visa fee revised from ₹400 to ₹500	↗
2025-11-01	Process	VFS Global appointed as new visa processing partner for North India	↗
2025-08-20	Document	ITR requirement increased from 2 years to 3 years for tourist visa	↗

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Data is verified against official consular sources.